Institute of Commercial Management | Qualification Subject

Food Microbiology and Food Safety

ICM Professional Diploma Unit

Food Microbiology and Food Safety aims to equip Learners with the ability to understand and apply the principles of food microbiology and food safety. Learners can recognise the significance of microorganisms in relation to food spoilage, foodborne disease, preservation and food production and relate this to safe food handling and food safety management. Upon successful completion, Learners have an informed awareness of microbiological hazards, contamination control and the relevance of food safety practice to public health and professional work within food and related fields.

Example Candidate Response Booklet

Example Candidate Response (ECR) Booklets are a source of crucial information for Centres and Candidates as they use real candidate responses. We ask Senior Examiners to comment on five or more responses in terms of why the mark was awarded with commentary about how to improve the answer (if necessary).

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